Four projects have already been launched as part of a wider scheme to boost the Hessle Road area of Hull.

Environmental charity Groundwork Hull secured £276,870 to be spent over the next three years from The Big Lottery Fund earlier this year to help improve the communities in the St Andrews area.

Known as ‘Growing St Andrews’, the scheme will improve the environment for residents, through environmental education and the creation of sustainable quality green spaces for play, socialising, learning, growing, cultural activities and celebrations.

Two people have also been employed to help deliver the project alongside programme manager at Groundwork Hull Karen Tozer.

Louise Cramond, community participation officer, at Western Library, Boulevard, Hull, who is involved in the Growing St Andrew's project (Image: Katie Pugh)

Ms Tozer said: “We launched Growing St Andrew’s on August 1 and we have recruited staff to carry that forward and we will soon hold an official event to mark the start.

“The project is about encouraging communities to grow their own food, create green spaces and improve the environment. It is also about boosting skills and knowledge.

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Anyone wishing to volunteer, become a green champion or needs help with a project can email hull@groundwork.org.uk or call Ms Cramond on 07849 296261. Alternatively, just pop into the offices at Western Library in the Boulevard.